Dr. Hilde Weiser

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hilde Weiser is a doctoral student in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Science at Umeå University, focusing on sustainable food practices among adolescents. Her PhD project explores adolescents' perceptions of the role of sensory experiences in food education within the context of sustainable eating. With a background in Gastronomy, Creativity, Ecology & Education, she graduated from Örebro University and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. Hilde is passionate about engaging children in food-related sensory activities, aiming to enhance their curiosity about sustainable food production and consumption. Her research is part of the Arctic Graduate School, with a commitment to understanding sociocultural aspects of food systems and promoting sustainability in food education.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Student

2022-09-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Involved in research focusing on sustainable food systems and the sociocultural aspects of meals.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.